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  • Estimation of measurement uncertainty of routine pH measurement in selected chemical laboratories 
    Menong, Mercy B.; Andersen, Jens E.T. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    A procedure for estimation of measurement uncertainty of routine pH measurement using pH meter with pH range -2 to 16, three-point calibration, easy recall of calibration point and slope data, temperature compensation and ...
  • An exploration of navigation technologies for visually challenged students at a university 
    Tangirala, Suryakanthi (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    Education is an important aspect of individual life and key to the region’s development. Education of disabled people has long been regarded as an area of concern. Visually disabled people struggle with a myriad of challenges ...
  • Externally funded research in the Okavango Delta, Botswana: a case study from the Okavango Research Institute 
    Makoba, Josephine; Moetse, Gaasite; Mosepele, Keta (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    Even though Research and Development (R&D) is a key driver of economic growth and development, the contribution to R&D as a proportion of Gross National Income (GNI) is less than 1% in developing countries, including ...
  • Geotechnical investigation of borrow-pit material quality for construction of sustainable gravel roads in Palapye- Botswana 
    Nkgwang, Temo Tsoso; Oladele, Adewole S. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    The Geotechnical investigation of the gravel material used in the construction of gravel roads in Palapye is important as it ensures that the quality of the gravel material used complies with the Botswana Bureau of Standards ...
  • IGZO TFT versus the MOSFET 
    Matebesi, Unopa; Mogosetso, Gofaone; Lebekwe, Caspar K.; Ditshego, Nonofo M.J; Khoo, W.H; Sultan, Suhana Mohamed (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2019-06)
    Indium gallium zinc oxide thin film transistor (IGZO TFT) characteristics are investigated, improved and then compared with the standard metal-oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET). The device tends to operate ...
  • Influence of the thermal radiation on the bioconvection of gyrotactic microorganism contains nanofluid 
    Shaw, Sachin; Narayana Rao, Subas Chandar; Prakash, Jagdish (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    Microorganisms play a vital role to understand the ecological system and so it is very important to understand the behavior of microorganism due to different parameters. In the present paper, we implement a mathematical ...
  • Interaction design principles in virtual learning tool 
    Shanmugasundaram, Suresh (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2019-06)
    As e-learning methods in Universities continue to grow, it becomes significant to recognize the usability challenges that are linked with the tools like Blackboard. Blackboard is being used in Botho University, so it is ...
  • Investigation of flow inside sharp bend elbows using numerical fluid mechanics. 
    Gadiile, Monametsi; Narayana Rao, Subas Chandar (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Bent pipes and ducts are used extensively in the industrial complexes mainly due to space constraints. However, bends in pipes and ducts cause pressure losses and generate flow separation inside in the pipes and ducts ...
  • Investigation of geotechnical properties of gravel materials for improved quality of unpaved roads 
    Otumile, Thuto; Oladele, Adewole S. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Addressing issues of quality in gravel material by introducing proper testing of material will greatly reduce poor gravel road performance and the costs of maintenance. Locally, shortage of land and settlement in rural ...
  • Lamellipodial motility of a squared shaped cell - mathematical model 
    Rakakae, Matlhogonolo; Shaw, Sachin (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    Cell motility is an important biological action in the creation, operation and maintenance of our bodies. One of the best studied types of motility is the lamellipodial motility on flat, hard and sticky surface. To advance ...
  • Machine learning for maximum and minimum temperature analytics and prediction at local level 
    Thapelo, Tsaone Swaabow; Jamisola, Rodrigo S. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    Despite the fact that machine learning approaches have demonstrated to efficaciously model the perturbations tangled within the weather patterns, they are still under deployed in under represented countries. This proves the ...
  • Modelling and simulation of a smart instrumentation mechanism for a grid-connected household hybrid power system 
    Modo, Kelvin; Samikannu, Ravi; Yahya, Abid; Diarra, Bakary (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Renewable energy technologies range from the well-established, such as hydropower, to the emergent, such as a wind-solar hybrid system. Each technology has its own individual instrumentation requirements to measure and ...
  • Numerical fluid mechanics study of effect of rear slant length on the drag of an idealized road vehicle 
    Mogotsi, Pako Pollard; Phologolo, Thato; Narayana Rao, Subas Chandar (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    In all kinds of shapes and form road vehicles use up energy in the form of fuel. It is interesting to note that on the highway more than half of the useful energy output of the engine is used to accelerate and heat the ...
  • Optimizing cognitive radio deployment in cooperative sensing for interference mitigation 
    Fajemilehin, Temitope O.; Langat, Kibet; Yahya, Abid; Opadiji, Jayeola (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    Cognitive radio system is one of the viable solutions for effective spectrum management. Cooperative spectrum sensing is very often used to mitigate the challenge of interference encountered in single sensing systems. This ...
  • Potential for solar dryer application for food processing in Botswana 
    Mosalagae, Koketso; Murape, Davison Munyaradzi (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    Solar drying is a process of utilizing energy from the sun to remove moisture from products, especially food. It is a process that prolongs the shelf life of the harvested products, reduces post-harvest losses and lowers ...
  • Potential of agro-waste briquetting for domestic heating and cooking as an environmental management strategy in Rushinga, Zimbabwe. 
    Madamombe,Gordon Tinaye; Chipfupi, Elia; Utete, Beaven; Olorunnissola, Abel Olajide (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2019-06)
    Deforestation and pollution are externalities produced by agriculture and natural resources exploitation economic activities. The rate of deforestation in Zimbabwe is very high relative to other SADC countries. This is due ...
  • Productivity improvement using value stream mapping in a beef abattoir 
    Kufigwa, Babedi; Gwangwava, Norman (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2019-06)
    Beef abattoirs continue to face challenges of improving productivity, in order to remain successful in a highly competitive industry. As every input cost goes higher year on year, it is important to provide better products, ...
  • Pyrolysis of coal dust for the production of tar and useful products 
    Rapoo, Mpho Thabang; Muzenda, Edison; Agachi, Paul Serban (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    Coal mining for electricity production at Morupule coal mine in Palapye generates a considerable amount of fines or dust. The fines are generated through coal disintegration during various processes such as drilling, ...
  • Pyrolysis of plastic waste into fuel and other products 
    Chiwara, Baboloki; Makhura, Emmanuel; Danha, Gwiranai (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    In this article, we propose, design and implement a sustainable process technology that converts plastic waste into useful products. The nature of the raw material for our process (plastic waste) make our proposed technology ...
  • Quantitative devolatilization of Botswana coal in a pilot scale plant 
    Makoba, Mmoloki; Agachi, Paul Serban; Muzenda, Edison (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    Coal gasification is a new and clean coal conversion technology that converts coal to liquids and synthetic gas to be used in power generation and chemical products. Botswana coal was studied in a pilot plant to produce ...

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